St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Wednesday, 8 May 2024
St George & Sutherland Shire Leader's complete view of property
Menai Marketplace cafe, which closed suddenly, to reopen
Vijay Dookhooah is reopening the Menai Marketplace cafe. Picture by Chris Lane
Murray Trembath
Updated | Management apologises for Nina's store closures
Nina's team members at the Gymea store after the announcement. Picture by Chris Lane
Murray Trembath
Community-based bank branch opens in Sutherland
Murray Trembath
Mark Vespa, Lidia Navarro, Therese Nguyen at the new branch premises. Picture by Chris Lane
Opinion
Mayoral Minute with Sam Elmir: Domestic Violence Vigil in Georges River
Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil. Picture supplied
Property
Has a developer come knocking? How to get the best deal for your home in rezoning
Martin Kelly
The key to homeowners maximising the financial opportunity presented by rezoning is partnering with neighbours. Pic: Shutterstock
Twice-arrested church rioter swings and spits at media
Belad Al-Karkhey • 12m ago
Issa Haddad gestured to waiting camera crews outside court. (AAP PHOTOS)
Israel urged to abandon 'devastating' invasion on Rafah
William Ton • 1hr ago
Penny Wong says she has reiterated to Israel Australia's opposition to the invasion of Rafah. (AP PHOTO)
High school students put best foot forward to beat cancer, with Bosco leading the way
Murray Trembath
Students from St John Bosco College in Relay for Life. Picture Facebook
Jason Stevens bought this house for $1.22m - it's expected to sell for $8m
Jason Stevens bought this house for $1.22m - it's expected to sell for $8m
Murray Trembath
New beach playground: North Cronulla's lifeguard tower for kids only
Murray Trembath
Lifeguard tower being erected in the Dunningham Park playground. Picture supplied
Bid by Plymouth Brethren for new church at Menai knocked back
The site of the proposed church at 4 Bradman Road, Menai. Picture DA
Murray Trembath
Cronulla tops Sydney rainfall figures on soggy weekend
Murray Trembath
Making the most of a break in the rain at Cronulla. Picture by Chris Lane
New Visitors Centre to be built at Kurnell loses magic with 'refinements'
Murray Trembath
Artist's impression of the Visitors Centre after the changes were made, which appeared in the March 2024 project update. Picture supplied
Watch
Non-profits urged to apply for grants funding
Eva Kolimar
Annual IMB Bank Foundation Community Foundation grants are open for non-profit services that provide support to people in need. Project Youth was a previous recipient of funding. Picture supplied
Sharks teams take all the points on offer
In the curtain-raiser on Sunday at PointsBet, Cronulla's under-21s went to the break down 10-6 but came home winners. Picture John Veage
John Veage
Council get more time for say on water monitoring costs
Jim Gainsford
The program monitors seven swimming sites in Bayside and three at Georges River including Oatley Baths. Picture: John Veage

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St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Menai Marketplace cafe, which closed suddenly, to reopen
Murray Trembath
Vijay Dookhooah is reopening the Menai Marketplace cafe. Picture by Chris Lane
Updated | Management apologises for Nina's store closures
Murray Trembath
Nina's team members at the Gymea store after the announcement. Picture by Chris Lane
Community-based bank branch opens in Sutherland
Murray Trembath
Mark Vespa, Lidia Navarro, Therese Nguyen at the new branch premises. Picture by Chris Lane
Opinion
Mayoral Minute with Sam Elmir: Domestic Violence Vigil in Georges River
Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil. Picture supplied
High school students put best foot forward to beat cancer, with Bosco leading the way
Murray Trembath
Students from St John Bosco College in Relay for Life. Picture Facebook

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National
Gang leader wanted over father and son's killing in ute
Arrest warrants have been issued for three men allegedly involved in the deaths of a father and son. (Supplied by Nsw Police/AAP PHOTOS)
Jack Gramenz and Samantha Lock • 1hr ago
Border security under fire after men detained in Qld
Laine Clark and Fraser Barton • 1hr ago
Five men have been detained by Australian authorities on Saibai Island. (Aaron Bunch/AAP PHOTOS)
Man 'chased down' by group who fatally stabbed friend
Rex Martinich • 2hrs ago
Emil Ackerman said he was chased by knife-wielding men after seeing his friend fatally stabbed. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
Nurse breached boundaries, stalked former patient
William Ton • 2hrs ago
A nurse has been found to have breached boundaries by sending text messages to a former patient. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
CSIRO bloods red meat powder to beef up drinks, snacks
Laine Clark
CSIRO has developed a red meat powder in a bold plan to target the health and wellness sector. (Tracey Nearmy/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
Sharks teams take all the points on offer
In the curtain-raiser on Sunday at PointsBet, Cronulla's under-21s went to the break down 10-6 but came home winners. Picture John Veage
John Veage
Kobe in Aussie SLSC team
John Veage
Kobe Sorenson wins gold in the U17 beach flags. Picture John Veage
Riley Jones in World Series
John Veage
Baseball Australia has announced that Engadine's Riley Jones has been chosen to represent Australia in the U16 National Team to play in the USA.
Sports grants given
John Veage
Sutherland sits on top of the Premier League 2024 PL1-The Markham Cup competition with four wins from four games played this season. Picture John Veage
Sharks surge on
John Veage
The local derby was the Cronulla Sharks first Mental Fitness Round in collaboration with Gotcha4Life, and Nicho Hynes led the way. Picture John Veage
PropertyView
An entertainer's delight in Lugarno
An entertainer's delight in Lugarno
Nicki Davey
New, quick way to search the property market
Joanne Crawford
New, quick way to search the property market
Enjoy the Yowie Bay life
House of the Week
Enjoy the Yowie Bay life
Rates on hold: here's what you need to know about it if you have a mortgage
Property
The RBA governor Michele Bullock announced that the cash rate has been held in May.. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
Jen Melocco
Property
Has a developer come knocking? How to get the best deal for your home in rezoning
Martin Kelly
The key to homeowners maximising the financial opportunity presented by rezoning is partnering with neighbours. Pic: Shutterstock
Property
Why the skyrocketing cost to build a new home is not coming down soon
Jemimah Clegg
In the past two years, established house prices increased by 8 per cent while construction costs jumped 18.3 per cent. Pic: Shutterstock
What's On
Dylan Wright wins Australian Idol 2024
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Dylan Wright wins Australian Idol 2024. Picture supplied
Eva Kolimar
What's on
School holidays: what's on for kids
Eva Kolimar
There are plenty of activities on offer in St George and Sutherland Shire during the rest of the school holidays. File picture
Food
Hola! Kogarah is getting a new Mexican eatery
Eva Kolimar
Mexican food is coming to Kogarah, with Guzman y Gomez opening on Montgomery Street on April 23. Pictured is Franchisee Daniel Habib. Picture by Chris Lane
Minns to launch Hurstville Salvos Red Shield Appeal launch
The Salvaton Army conducts the annual Red Shield Appeal to support their ongoing and longstanding commitment to the community.
Acclaimed Sons of Sun show comes to Cronulla
Matt Charleston as Sam Phillips in Sons of Sun. Picture by Dusk Devi Vision
Recommended
What does Mum really want for Mother's Day?
Photo by Shutterstock.
Miranda Aitken
Aussies in India: Australian representation in the 2024 IPL
Picture by Shutterstock
The highs and lows as you go top to tail
Emma Brown
Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Picture Shutterstock
A veritable kaleidoscope of colours and experiences
Emma Brown
Colourful houses Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Picture Shutterstock
How should I budget for my retirement?
Having the comfortable retirement you dream about takes some careful plannng to achieve. Picture Shutterstock
Community
What is happening to address the shortage of paediatric services?
Health
Tamworth hospital's paediatric ward is getting additional resources to tackle the region's six-year long wait times for care. Will they be enough? Picture by Peter Hardin
Jonathan Hawes
Watch
Non-profits urged to apply for grants funding
Eva Kolimar
Annual IMB Bank Foundation Community Foundation grants are open for non-profit services that provide support to people in need. Project Youth was a previous recipient of funding. Picture supplied
Kosciuszko climb raises $30,000 for Autism Community Network
Jim Gainsford
The Autism Community Network conquer Mount Kosciuszko.
Bayside Men's Shed honours a special volunteer
Jim Gainsford
Kevin Trevitt is presented with his Certificate of Exellence by the Bayside Men's Shed volunteers.
Our People
Students launch care packs for change
Eva Kolimar
Hurstville's Andrew Wang and Daniel Su launched non-profit organisation Help Elevate Youth (HEY), which supports young people in need by distributing care packs. Picture by Chris Lane
Photos and Video
Shaping unique electric guitars a form of therapy
Sarah Hicks, confident, capable and crafting guitars like no other. Picture by Vic Silk.
Victoria Silk
Watch
Koala takes on ironmen in triathlon
Georgina Sebar
A koala makes last-minute entry into this year's Ironman Australia Triathlon. Picture: Jason Hannah/Facebook
Updated
Woman stabbed at gym in 'targeted' attack
Carla Mascarenhas
The scene of a stabbing at Crunch Fitness in Alexandria, Sydney, Wednesday, May 8, 2024. (AAP Image/Sam Lock)
Games of Thrones, Torchwood actor dies aged 74
Anna Houlahan
Ian Gelder as Kevan Lannister in Game of Thrones. Picture: HBO
Brewery and distillery closed after failing to find buyer
Anna Houlahan
Deeds Brewing signage in Glen Iris, Melbourne. Picture Instagram
Comment
St George letters: Local WWII diggers lost at sea
Around 1,000 Australians died when the when the Japanese POW transportation ship, the Montevideo Maru, was sunk by the American submarine, USS Sturgeon in 1942.
Mark Speakman: The most important civic day on our national calendar
By Mark Speakman
Anzac Day dawn service at Cronulla in 2023. Picture by John Veage
Mayoral Minute with Sam Elmir: Council extends sympathies in wake of recent incidents
Georges River Council Mayor Sam Elmir.
Explore
Book Now
This is the reason people keep returning to NSW's Central Coast
This is the reason people keep returning to NSW's Central Coast
Mike Smith • 2hrs ago
Luxury
A stunning resort has just opened on Mexico's Baja California peninsula
A stunning resort has just opened on Mexico's Baja California peninsula
West side story: Meet Margaret River's new hotspot
Ute Junker
West side story: Meet Margaret River's new hotspot
Holidays in Europe can break the bank, but not if you visit these places
Travel Insider
Holidays in Europe can break the bank, but not if you visit these places
Akash Arora
Hotel Review
A stunning hotel with water views has opened in the heart of Auckland
Rob McFarland
A stunning hotel with water views has opened in the heart of Auckland
Hungry Traveller
This is the place with the best Korean fried chicken in Seoul
Kristie Kellahan
This is the place with the best Korean fried chicken in Seoul
I took a self-driving taxi in Los Angeles - here's how it went
Akash Arora
Self-driving Waymo cabs are freely roaming the streets of Los Angeles and San Francisco in California, and Phoenix in Arizona.
Forget Lisbon - this is the Portuguese destination you should be visiting
Kate Armstrong
Forget Lisbon - this is the Portuguese destination you should be visiting
Car Expert
Porsche Taycan recalled due to fire risk
Car Expert
Porsche Taycan recalled due to fire risk
Jordan Mulach
Car Expert
2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class price and specs
William Stopford
Car Expert
Renault Symbioz: New crossover slots in above Captur
Derek Fung
Renault Symbioz: New crossover slots in above Captur
Car Expert
Is it legal for learner drivers to use cruise control?
Matt Campbell
Is it legal for learner drivers to use cruise control?
Car Expert
How AI is being used to commit car insurance fraud
Max Davies
How AI is being used to commit car insurance fraud
The Senior
Meet the US quiz master sending shockwaves through The Chase Australia
Brandon Blackwell, aka The Lightning Bolt. Picture supplied
Think you're smarter than The Lightning Bolt? Find out all about the new Chaser in Australia.
Therese Murray
Enduring Powers of Attorney review aims to reduce financial elder abuse
Proposed law changes to reduce financial elder abuse.
Eileen Wood
The Standing Council of Attorneys-General is looking into changes to financial Enduring Powers of Attorney. Picture Shutterstock
New swing suits veterans golfer Rita to a tee
Persistence has paid off for veterans golfer Rita Gounder.
Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied
The Land
Golby's Bos Indicus cattle display resilience in the Snowy Mountains
Father and son duo Milton and Ben Golby, Inglebyra, Jindabyne with a porton of their Brangus cows and calves.
Helen Decosta • 2hrs ago
Marshall set for new job with energy company
After retiring from politics, Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall will join Origin as a senior government relations manager on May 15. File picture
Dubbo stock and station agents plead for producers' help
Elka Devney
Dubbo Stock and Station Agents Association president Martin Simmons has asked users to voice their opinion on the saleyard's possible privatisation. Picture by Elka Devney
Life & Style
Flavour-packed weeknight dinners a cinch with mince
Try Sarah Pound's express family lamb moussaka for dinner tonight. Picture by Mark Roper
Karen Hardy
Advice
The best way to move and manage the world's money
Noel Whittaker
The best way to move and manage the world's money
A time-honoured decorating trend that doesn't have rules
According to Heather Nette King, rugs can be a real game changer with eclectic style, adding another layer of your personality to a room. Picture supplied.